We are delighted about your interest in the academic options offered in the College of Social Work. As a current Ohio State student, we can help you learn more about the social work major and help you become a world changer.
Current Ohio State students can change into the social work pre-major as long as their GPA is a 2.0 or higher.
Set an advising appointment with one of our college advisors to declare your major today:
- Students with last names A–J should contact Renee Benham, Academic Advisor.
- Students with last names K–Z should contact Stacy Song, Academic Advisor, 614-292-7591.
- Online BSSW students should contact Andrea Severson, Academic Advisor.
Major-changers will first complete the pre-major coursework:
- Social Work 1120 Introduction to Social Welfare
- Social Work 1130 Introduction to Social Work
- Social Work 3301 Lifespan Development (or equivalent)
- Psychology 1100 Introduction to Psychology
- Sociology 1101 Introduction to Sociology
- Writing and Information Literacy GE
Once the pre-major requirements are completed, then students can officially declare the social work major and begin taking major coursework. Major-changers should meet with a social work advisor and be in the pre-major before completing the major declaration form.
Major-changers who already have Ohio State’s General Education requirements and the social work pre-major requirements completed typically complete the Social Work curriculum in four additional full-time semesters.
Regional campus students:
If you are a student on the Lima, Mansfield, or Marion campuses, please connect with:
